feature winner at Bushnell, Illinois in the 50`s. Built by Bill Curtis, Neil Swartzbaugh, and Bud Kinsel. Driven by Bud Kinsel.

Alan

My Dad, Bud Bevard told me he raced in Bushnell and he remembers racing with Bud Kinsel. I posted a few pictures of some of his cars on this website, I wish I knew more about the pictures so I could add more comments, but I am just happy to have them. My dad lives in Thornton Colorado at this time, he still restores classic Mustangs and I have seen many of those old trophies he won back in the 50`s from dirt tracks in Illinois. This is a great website.

April 2, 2011, 10:13 am

Randy Grimes

Dear Nicci, I know your dad and I bought the Pink Panther from him back around 1974, It was a great car and I ran it for a couple of years then was forced to sell because of dads failing heath and I had to take care of his business. I live in southern Illinois and the car went back north but stayed in Illinois.If you no anything about the where abouts of it please let me know because I would love to have it back. Please tell your dad I said hello and keep in touch.Randy Grimes

March 22, 2011, 5:31 pm

Nicci Worthey

Thanks for this post. My dad is Neil Swartzbaugh and I`m anxious to share this with him. He`s one of the most wonderful men I know of course!. He`s 75 and building an airplane with my 19 year old daughters. When I was a child, he drag raced. His race car was called The Pink Panther and that`s what their naming their plane. He will always be a thrill seeker! Thanks so much!!